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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Doug Fister |
| C | Sandy Leon |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Josh Reddick |
| OF Two | Marwin González |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 104.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 33.36 | 3.15 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,900 | 29.77 | 3.01 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,600 | 28.41 | 3.30 |
| Doug Fister | BOS | $6,600 | 22.31 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Fister | BOS | $6,600 | 22.31 | 3.38 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,600 | 28.41 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 33.36 | 3.15 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,900 | 29.77 | 3.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 10.91 | 3.12 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 8.87 | 3.29 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 8.87 | 3.29 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 10.91 | 3.12 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,300 | 10.13 | 3.07 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,000 | 9.44 | 3.15 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,900 | 8.75 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,500 | 8.72 | 3.49 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,000 | 9.44 | 3.15 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,300 | 10.13 | 3.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.47 | 3.44 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,800 | 11.87 | 0.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.47 | 3.44 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,700 | 8.92 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.22 | 2.84 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.75 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.75 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.22 | 2.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 9.87 | 2.90 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 9.87 | 2.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,100 | 9.81 | 3.16 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 8.16 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 8.16 | 3.55 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,000 | 6.94 | 3.47 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,100 | 9.81 | 3.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 9.87 | 2.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $3,800 | 12.79 | 3.36 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.64 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,700 | 11.87 | 4.39 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.19 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.